Happy Mother's Day!

Growing up I have so many fond memories of my mother.

As Daddy always says, mother always made it seem like "Disney World" at our house.

I can honestly say that our "Disney World" was a wonderful place to grow up.

There was always singing, laughter, dancing, and playing going on.

Looking back I can honestly say that both of my parents genuinely enjoyed Todd and me and made our childhood like Disney, where dreams come true...

My mother has always been a positive influence in my life.

Our relationship has evolved into a genuine friendship.

Growing up she was the nurturer, disciplinarian, and role-model that helped foster my independence.

She also taught me so much by being the example that I needed at each phase in my life.

Above all else, she showed me how to be a Christian mother to my children.

She taught me this by being a constant example through her walk with Christ.
Through her example and leadership, I learned how to become a strong, confident Christian woman.

Her love for me was and always has been unconditional.
She helped provide the foundation for the way that I mother my own children.

I love old pictures and decided to add a few of mother and me here.

I am so thankful that my parents owned a camera and that they made pictures of my childhood!

I was probably about 6 months old...

Mother got this rocker for my first Christmas.

I was 9 months old.

My first birthday...

This was Easter, right after my 1st birthday.

My second birthday...

Christmas, I was 3 3/4...

I was probably 3 or 4 in this picture...

This was in the house where mom and dad still live.

I was 5 or 6.

Valentine's Day

Christmas - I loved Snoopy, just like Rome.

Not only is she a wonderful mother, she is an even greater "GiGi" to all of her grandchildren.

She seems to get so much joy being with them.

I love watching her with our boys.

I can truly see how happy she is when she is with them.

I am thankful that she gets to spend time with them and just be "GiGi."

They love spending time with her!

Nash, Gigi, and Rome

Nash, me, GiGi, and Rome

Mother's Day 2010

I hope and pray that I can be the same positive influence and example for Rome and Nash.

I also hope that one day they will truly know the love that I have for them, just as I know the love that my mother has for me.